Katrina,age 16,is claimed as a dependent by her parents.During 2015,she earned $5,600 as a checker at a grocery store.Her standard deduction is $5,950 ($5,600 earned income + $350).

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For a dependent, the standard deduction is the greater of $1,050 or earned income plus $350, up to the standard deduction limit for a single filer, which was $6,300 in 2015. Katrina's standard deduction would be $5,950, as calculated.

Katrina,age 16,is Claimed as a Dependent by Her Parents